Photosynthesis

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Where does photosynthesis take place in plant cells?

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Chloroplast

Front

In photosynthesis, is light a reactant or product?

Back

Reactant

Front

To release the energy stored in ATP, what must happen?

Back

The bond between the second and third phosphate must be broken.

Front

In photosynthesis, is glucose a reactant or product?

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Product

Front

In photosynthesis, is carbon dioxide a reactant or product?

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Reactant

Front

What is the overall equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2

Front

What role do chlorophyll pigments play in photosynthesis?

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They absorb light energy, primarily in the blue and red wavelengths.

Front

What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle (light-independent reactions).

Front

What is produced during the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?

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ATP, NADPH, and oxygen.

Front

What is the primary function of the Calvin cycle?

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To convert carbon dioxide into glucose using ATP and NADPH.